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Bradfield School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,060 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In December 2022 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2020.
This school is a member of Tapton School Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Forge Valley School, Chaucer School and Tapton School.)
Particular strengths include Destinations, Admissions, Environment and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Representation, Sixth form and Progress.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | Forge Valley School | |
| 2.4 | Chaucer School | |
| 2.5 | Yewlands Academy | |
| 2.6 | Parkwood E-ACT Academy | |
| 3.5 | Tapton School | |
| 3.7 | Notre Dame High School | |
| 3.7 | Ecclesfield School | |
| 3.8 | Astrea Academy Sheffield | |
| 3.9 | King Edward VII School | |
| 4.1 | Firth Park Academy | |
| 4.2 | Fir Vale School | |
| 4.3 | Stocksbridge High School |
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Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high. Show details
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is above average.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is below average. Progress is below average.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both out of balance with the local community. Show details
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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